Assistant Safety Manager

Consigli Construction Co Inc

Portland, ME

Full-time

Job details

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice?

Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership.

Nationally ranked as one of Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2021 and 2022 and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and “thinking great” for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.

Assistant Safety Manager

Provide overall support to projects through the enforcement of company safety initiatives and OSHA 10 regulations. Perform site safety inspections, monitoring and reporting on public safety issues, mitigation and compliance. Work with contractors to address and correct any hazards observed on the project site. Additional responsibilities include other special projects, as assigned.
Required Skills 

• Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to break down complex product offerings and communicate them effectively.
• Proactive, self-motivated, innovative, collaborative, multi-tasker, creative and analytical.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional public speaker and presenter.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Thorough knowledge of subcontract language, basic computer knowledge, CPM, corporate safety program strongly preferred.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full Job Description

A Medical Device client in Scarborough, Maine is currently looking for a Senior Specialist EHS to work on a 12-24 months contract with the possibility of extension/Direct hire. The selected person will be working an 8 am- 5 pm OR 2 pm-10 pm Monday to Friday work schedule.

This is a professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies established EHS principles, practices, regulations and internal standards, interacts with customers and is solutions-minded in planning, directing and completing EHS assignments.
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and
procedures. This individual will apply established EHS principles, practices, regulations
and internal standards, interacting with customers, is solutions-minded in planning,
directing and implementing EHS initiatives.

Project Management:
· Independently plans and conducts assigned projects;
· Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines;
· Facilitates the definition of a project scope with stakeholders;
· Independently performs feasibility studies related to project alternatives;
· Develops schedules (with metrics if required) and seeks concurrence from stakeholders;
· Responsible for achieving the project’s targets or deliverables.
· Maintains project scope, cost and schedule; develops EHS strategy and executes contingency, if necessary.

Technical:
· Applies technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems.
· Anticipates future business/EHS needs and develops new skills as appropriate.
· Benchmarks internally and externally.
· Independently executes, and/or directs others in the planning and execution of projects.
· Designs and leads projects. Report findings.
· Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans.
· Presents technical information in an understandable format to non-technical audiences.
· Has recognized expertise in theories, principles and analytical tools.

Problem Solving / Innovation:
· Produces value added and cost-effective results.
· Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing/new EHS challenges.
· Integrates EHS solutions across the business within regulatory constraints.
· Conducts investigations and root cause analysis.
· Provides recommendations as appropriate.
· Develops solutions to a wide range of complex problems where in-depth
analysis is required.
· Anticipates future trends, obstacles and barriers as they relate to technical
expertise and develops strategies to address.

Compliance:
· Supports compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards.
· Stays current on changing technical requirements, regulations and standards.
· Identifies potential EHS risks and consequences of new and modified processes/systems/regulations and takes appropriate action.
· Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required documentation.
· Is able to identify potential EHS consequences of non-conformance and takes appropriate action.
· Represents the function during external regulatory inspections and internal audits.
· Analyzes and communicates EHS performance data.
· Responsible for achieving or contributing towards EHS targets.

Additional Responsibilities:
· Develops and maintains procedures and standards.
· Completes Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) EHS checklist, and prepares project scope documents.
· Provides training.
· Represents EHS on committees, project teams, etc.
· Assists in the resolution of EHS problems, and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions with rapid implementation by utilizing technical training and experience.
· Directs the efforts and development of others such as technicians and outside resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ME: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• EHS: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew’s work to eliminate at-risk behavior, identify safety issues and help ensure corrective actions are taken.

· Perform injury management including minor first aid, incident root cause investigation and reporting, return to work as needed.

· Conduct daily inspections of job sites actively observing and providing feedback around the crew’s work, tools, and equipment to eliminate hazards and identify at-risk behavior; advise on and help ensure corrective actions are taken.

· Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work on the site to help the team identify potential safety issues and solutions.

· Assist with developing, conducting, and documenting the job site safety orientations for all new team members, subcontractors, and other appropriate vendors, visitors, etc.

· Establish emergency planning with project management, including identifying and arranging local emergency and healthcare services, identifying warning signals, evacuation assembly points, and escape routes.

· Develop and set up systems to ensure proper handling of all Hazardous Material Including proper use, storage, shipment, spill control and cleanup, and disposal.

· Ensure compliance with all Safety or Environmental requirements per state and federal regulations.

· Perform periodic industrial hygiene and environmental sampling.

· Participate in the corporate safety audit (X-ray) process and the follow-up required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

· Associates or Bachelor’s degree. (Safety field preferred)

· Four or more years of experience in workplace safety in the construction industry is preferred.

· CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.

· Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential.

· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

· CHST, OHST, STS, CSP, EMT certifications a plus.

· A background in physical therapy is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4×10

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Who We Are

At Paul White Company, we’re committed to the highest standards of excellence – both in our service to clients, and in the environment and culture we foster within our own company.

We believe that a company that treats its employees right will attract the right kind of employee – the highly-talented, highly-motivated individuals who will always give 110 percent to make sure a client is happy and a project is done right.
Key Duties

• Conduct field inspections for health, safety and OSHA compliance on our jobsites, fabrication shop, retail and office locations.
• Coordinating and conducting training, as well as new hire orientation
• Planning and speaking at weekly safety meetings. Strong ability to develop working relationships and effectively communicate with various levels of management and field personnel is required, along with coaching, enforcing and improving safety performance.
• Assists in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes a strong safety culture.
• Ability to travel to worksites and locations as needed. This includes traveling to all of New England.
• Performs project safety inspections and audits, and effectively communicates identified hazards, safety goals and expectations with craft and management employees and project management.
• Assist with monitoring the project for compliance with safety requirements.
• Has an understanding of regulatory record keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
• Assists with Workers Comp, General Liability, and Auto Claim Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• General – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience – This position is not an entry-level job in the Construction Safety Field.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent.
• Experience as a Safety Manager or comparable role.
• Knowledge of construction safety/current Federal and OSHA requirements is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and computer database functions.
• Effective writing and communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Certification as a Safety Professional is a plus.
• Demonstrated performance as a safety professional (professional memberships and/or certifications), and applicable field experience outside the safety profession will be highly considered.

• Physical Demands – The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Supervisor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

• Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Safety Supervisor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction sites).
• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.

Company Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc.
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Multiple Locations

PORTLAND PIPE LINE CORPORATION 
Safety, Environment, Customer, Community

JOB OPENING: 

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) ADVISOR 

ABOUT US

Portland Pipe Line Corporation (PPLC) operates regulated pipelines, pump stations, storage tank farms and marine terminal facilities throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Quebec. Since 1941, PPLC has been committed to operating in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner in order to protect our employees, contractors, the public, and the environment. Safety and environmental protection are core values for PPLC. We strive to achieve operational excellence in all areas of safety, environmental performance, customer service, and community engagement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The EHS Advisor is responsible for providing support to the Portland-Montreal Pipe Line (PMPL) business in the development, implementation and sustainment of environment, health & safety and emergency management solutions. This position is responsible for developing and improving EHS business processes while aligning with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

This is a full-time salaried position, based in South Portland, ME and includes travel to operating locations as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain regulatory compliance programs and systems;
• Assist with coordination of annual review, effectiveness reviews, change management, and the maintenance of corporate manuals to ensure program consistency throughout the Company;
• Ensure compliance to PMPL and parent organization standards, processes and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory environment, health and safety and emergency management requirements;
• Lead Company public awareness program ensuring program and procedures are in compliance with federal regulations;
• Perform emergency preparedness and response duties as defined in the Emergency Response Plan and written procedures for the Company;
• Maintain Company Emergency Response Manual and ensure compliance with Company Emergency

Management Program including training, drills, and exercises.

• Support Contractor Management with a focus on compliance to PMPL’s and parent organization

Environmental, Health and Safety standards and policies;

• Provides technical support and advice on federal regulatory and safety issues associated with federal compliance training to improve compliance systems. Develops compliance training as requested;
• Fulfills information requests for external regulatory audits and inspections. Reviews results and provides technical advices in response to audit requests;
• Supports oversight of company regulatory activities to ensure compliance;
• Ensures compliance with internal audit and inspection schedule. Conducts Management Reviews and stewards Corrective and Preventative Action Plans.
• Collaborates with the Engineering department and Field Operations to ensure specifications are appropriate and current and meet compliance requirements;
• Support Company safety management system programs assisting with integration of parent organization programs and compliance into organization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess a understanding of federal and state (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont) environment, health & safety and emergency management legislation (DOT-PHMSA, USCG, EPA, OSHA);
• Familiarity with Canadian pipeline management requirements including Canada Energy Regulator regulations, is an asset;
• Experience in communicating with external environment, health & safety regulators and stakeholders;
• Experience developing, implementing and sustaining environment, health & safety programs and initiatives;
• Experience with emergency management activities (including but not limited to supporting the development/implementation of emergency management plans, table top exercises, field drills, training personal in their required duties, collaborating with Site & Corporate Response Management Teams) is an asset;
• Advanced written (including technical writing) and oral communication skills with advanced skills in presentation, negotiation, training, coaching and mentoring;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Ability to work simultaneously on several assignments and projects;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to lead, work, and cooperate in a team environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma; preferably in engineering or science or equivalent;
• Certified Safety Professional or Occupational Health & Safety Certification, is preferred;
• 6-10 years environment, health & safety related experience in the oil and gas industry, is preferred;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record;
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

• Must be able to successfully pass federal DOT (PHMSA) Drug and Alcohol pre-employment and ongoing screening as this position is part of the random drug testing pool
• Must possess a valid passport as international travel may be required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

PPLC offers a stable work environment with potential for personal growth opportunities. PPLC has a culture that supports personal initiative, and is a place where employees have considerable autonomy and ownership of their functions. The organization provides the opportunity to expand your skills and experience, as well as providing access to decision makers and senior leadership personnel.

MORE OF WHAT WE OFFER 

• Work in a small, highly competent team whose members share your high sense of commitment
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company subsidized medical and dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Generous company matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan

Portland Pipe Line Corporation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex 

(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, 

disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00 – $111,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Portland, ME 04106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EHS: 6 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location